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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.96, 1,371.66 and 828.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.96, 1,371.66 and 828.30 is: 1,240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.96 : 1,371.66 = 828.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.96/1,371.66 = 828.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.96x = 1,371.66 × 828.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.96x = 1,136,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,145.98/915.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.39

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